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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2000
Niels-Chr. Sasady, Nærum, DK;
B-K Medical A/S, Gentofte, DK;
Abstract
An apparatus for insertion into the human body and which comprises one or more optionally scanning transducers and a needle guide , which can be operated from the outside. The needle guide is used for collecting tissue samples from the human body. According to the invention the needle guide is separate from the other part of the apparatus which for hygienic reasons is covered by a sterile sheath . The needle guide is thus attached to the other part of the catheter via the sheath. In other words the needle guide is arranged outside the sheath in such a manner that the needle need not penetrate the sterile sheath , which otherwise would entail that the apparatus should be disinfected after use.